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Former FCC official joins fight against WTXF license renewal
A former FCC commissioner and a publisher of a right-of-center website have asked federal regulators to block the license renewal of Fox station WTXF.
Nexstar calls Nielsen measuring tools ‘inadequate,’ seeks alternative
The largest owner of local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC broadcast stations is done with Nielsen.
OutKick begins distributing shows through Fox Nation
OutKick is bringing its slate of original programming to the premium streaming service Fox Nation.
AMC raising the price of Shudder streaming service
Shudder, a horror-centric streaming service operated by AMC Networks, is raising the price of its platform.
Comcast’s Sky wins court order to block illegal streaming services
Sky Group has won a significant legal battle in its fight against online streamers, one that will help block pirated content in real time.
Don Geronimo, ex-Sacramento radio host, fired in D.C.
The radio broadcaster was let go from iHeartMedia's WBIG-FM after disparaging a television sports reporter.
Best Buy starts selling Xumo-powered TVs from Hisense
Best Buy has started selling a Hisense-made Xumo TV set, with a 55-inch model going for less than $350.
NASA to launch free streaming video platform
NASA says it is launching a standalone video streaming service as part of a broader refresh of its website and digital presence.
Netflix restructures advertising partnership with Microsoft
The changes allow Netflix to charge marketers less for advertising inventory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Philo to remove AXS, HDNet Movies by end of month
Streaming cable TV alternative Philo will remove two general entertainment channels on July 31.
CW Network to start airing NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025
The CW Network has inked a deal to begin offering NASCAR's Xfinity Series stock car races, starting in 2025.
Charter sheds 200,000 pay TV customers during Q2 2023
Charter reported a loss of 200,000 Spectrum TV subscribers during Q2 2023, and a 54 percent increase in its Spectrum Mobile business.